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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,321.60, 409,982.40 and 95,846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,321.60, 409,982.40 and 95,846.55 is: 143,769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,321.60 : 409,982.40 = 95,846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,321.60/409,982.40 = 95,846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,321.60x = 409,982.40 × 95,846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,321.60x = 39,295,398,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,398,600.72/273,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,769.83

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